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Musicman · 07-31-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm not looking for a 5" screen. And I did say if. By waiting a little bit, you'll get a wider range of choices and can then pick the device best suited to your needs.

This is true that if you wait you will always have a wider range of choices.
As you say the key is to pull the trigger when you feel the features suit your needs. Otherwise, you wait forever.

JSWolf · 07-31-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Musicman

This is true that if you wait you will always have a wider range of choices.
As you say the key is to pull the trigger when you feel the features suit your needs. Otherwise, you wait forever.

I suggest waiting until sometime in August and see what happens. Then place the order based on what's available. I'm sure one of the devices will suit your needs.

Sweetpea · 07-31-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I suggest waiting until sometime in August and see what happens. Then place the order based on what's available. I'm sure one of the devices will suit your needs.

I agree, the end of august should introduce the latest batch of this year. The rest is planned at the end of the year, or the start of the next.

John F · 07-31-2009, 08:21 AM

I'm curious about the TTS. How usable is it with DRMed content? Do most DRMed ebooks allow TTS?

Looking forward to the early reviews and some videos. I still want to see the instantaneous (near instantaneous) page turns.

Dr. Drib · 07-31-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

If I was looking for a 5" eink screen, I'd wait and see what Sony's offering is like. Then I'd have three devices to choose from. The Opus, this one, and Sony.

Your three choices to choose from are also my three choices. I'll probably go with the Opus. I want to read Harry's comments after he gets his and plays with it a bit.

I just bought two more ebook Readers while in the U.S., so having another one continues my slide into the depths of insanity.

Don

griffonwing · 07-31-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by worxland

Mad, you are. 10 GB is 2-5 thousand book at the very least (my 4 GB books folder contains ~14000 files). That (depending on your read speed) will last for 10-50 (or even more) years.

I confess, a large portion of these files are in several formats. i have repeats in txt, lit, pfd, and rtf. This so that I can see ho well they will read and delete the ones I dn't like, or have raw formats to convert.

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Why do you need a wife for that? I've got a husband that does the dishes (and the cooking, and the washing...) (though, I usually vacuum, I like doing that).

I'd get somebody to cook, wash, vacuum and do the dishes too. You can even keep the cat in, as that somebody will also feed the cat and clean the litter. It will give you more time to read!

Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have a volunteer! I'll PM you my personal details...

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Ohhhh, that Maroon one looks awesome!

Would the maroon pocket pro suffice as an engagement device, or would you rather have a ring?

wallcraft · 07-31-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John F

I'm curious about the TTS. How usable is it with DRMed content? Do most DRMed ebooks allow TTS?

It isn't available for ePub or PDF (because they are using mobile Adobe Digital Editions), not even if they are DRM-free. So for DRMed content, you would need to a) strip the DRM, b) use Calibre to convert to MOBI or FB2.

In my experience, most DRMed ebooks have all additional "permissions" disabled (although some PDFs allow limited copying and printing). It appears that Adobe ePub does have a read aloud metadata field, see for example Prince of Fire by Daniel Silva at Books on Board. This indicates that Read Aloud isn't available for Adobe PDFs, although Adobe Reader (not Adobe Digital Editions) does have a read aloud option for DRM-free PDFs. So far as I know, no version of ADE has read aloud capability

wallcraft · 07-31-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ahi

Does it support folders?

Yes. Like the Hanlin V3, the V5 supports folders. See File Navigation: Hanlin V3 vs OpenInkPot.

dmikov · 07-31-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Andybaby

Sad Price.

$70 more than your Original estimates when you joined the site
$30 more than you estimated less than a month ago.

Yep pretty sad, $199 for a second reader I made peace with. $229 on the other hand... Gotta go to BB&B check jetbook.

Kinda strange that with all new devices coming out especially in 5" format the price went up and not down.

Definetelly will wait till the end of August to see what's available at what price, it's not like I will miss any days reading books on the Pro (pre-orders baffle my mind in electronics).

AnemicOak · 07-31-2009, 10:37 AM

Once it hits retailers like Frys and NewEgg we may see it a little bit cheaper. The Opus is $280 so this is quite a bit cheaper than that. Wonder what the Sony 5" will retail for.

griffonwing · 07-31-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Once it hits retailers like Frys and NewEgg we may see it a little bit cheaper. The Opus is $280 so this is quite a bit cheaper than that. Wonder what the Sony 5" will retail for.

It will only be sold through Astak website. Fry's, nor any other outlet, will have access to the PocketPro.

Sweetpea · 07-31-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by griffonwing

Would the maroon pocket pro suffice as an engagement device, or would you rather have a ring?

Just a warning, I'm lazy as hell and I do have a hole in my hand!

MaggieScratch · 07-31-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Robert - I've asked this question twice now, and you haven't answered it.

How can people outside the USA and Canada order this device? Your web site, for some inexplicable reason, only appears to permit US/Canada addresses!

Thanks,

Actually, this was answered in another thread. Looks like we eager beavers found the preorder link before it was quite ready for prime time. Fortunately Astak was able to accommodate at least those of us in North America, which wasn't true at first. I'm sure you'll have the opportunity to preorder a Pocket Pro soon.

rixte · 07-31-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman

It is unfair to hold his estimates against him, since they are estimates!

He continually stated that they would try - but obviously they could not keep the price they hoped. He let us in on things that we should not have been privy to, and thus his vacation from our site.

Bottom line, if you do not like the price then wait - I'm sure there will be sales.

As for me, I think the price is reasonable for the features so I ordered one.

I disagree, I think commenting on the price change is a fair criticism to make. If you're using a forum as a marketing tool and to generate interest, than pushback when you don't meet those expectations is kind of the price you have to pay.

MaggieScratch · 07-31-2009, 01:02 PM

It's a fair criticism, but obviously the price is not sufficiently an issue for some of us to not purchase the device. I still think it's a fair price. I agree that $199 would encourage more people to purchase it, and suspect the price might come down after a few months.

Early adopters tend to pay more and take the chance that "something better" will come along shortly afterwards. It's my experience, as a gadget geek of some years, that a better gadget ALWAYS comes along, so why not carpe diem and have some fun in the meantime instead of worrying about what the next month will bring?

I assure you I am not rich nor can I afford to throw away money on anything useless, but I don't drive myself crazy over whether "something better" will come along and I rarely have strong regrets over any of my gadget purchases. I buy something I know I will be happy with, and then I am happy with it. Also I don't buy something just because it is the latest and greatest--I make sure I will be happy with it first.

Usually I tell myself, "If I don't like it, I can sell it and take a slight loss," and then I'm reconciled. I've yet to sell a device because "something better" came along.

07-31-2009, 01:02 PM	#45
MaggieScratch Has got to the black veil Posts: 542 Karma: 2144168 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Device: Kobo Aura One, Kindle Paperwhite 2	It's a fair criticism, but obviously the price is not sufficiently an issue for some of us to not purchase the device. I still think it's a fair price. I agree that $199 would encourage more people to purchase it, and suspect the price might come down after a few months. Early adopters tend to pay more and take the chance that "something better" will come along shortly afterwards. It's my experience, as a gadget geek of some years, that a better gadget ALWAYS comes along, so why not carpe diem and have some fun in the meantime instead of worrying about what the next month will bring? I assure you I am not rich nor can I afford to throw away money on anything useless, but I don't drive myself crazy over whether "something better" will come along and I rarely have strong regrets over any of my gadget purchases. I buy something I know I will be happy with, and then I am happy with it. Also I don't buy something just because it is the latest and greatest--I make sure I will be happy with it first. Usually I tell myself, "If I don't like it, I can sell it and take a slight loss," and then I'm reconciled. I've yet to sell a device because "something better" came along. Last edited by MaggieScratch; 07-31-2009 at 01:04 PM.

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07-31-2009, 08:21 AM	#34
John F Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,951 Karma: 70880793 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo Clara 2E	I'm curious about the TTS. How usable is it with DRMed content? Do most DRMed ebooks allow TTS? Looking forward to the early reviews and some videos. I still want to see the instantaneous (near instantaneous) page turns.

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Once it hits retailers like Frys and NewEgg we may see it a little bit cheaper. The Opus is $280 so this is quite a bit cheaper than that. Wonder what the Sony 5" will retail for.